Cover 3 College Football

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Players, coaches fighting for 2020 season (08/10) Aug 10, 2020

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What might be in store for the Big Ten and whether players can tip the scales in college football. First, reviewing the reporting regarding the Big Ten's potential announcement to cancel the fall season (2:30), a look at what that might mean for players (11:30) and the disappointment for fans -- Cover 3 hosts included -- if there's no football in the fall (21:45). Plus, how the players movement has grown (34:00), how adjustments to the 2020 season might impact recruiting (47:15) and what a spring season might look like in 2021 (54:30).

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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell

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Big Ten schedule released, 2020 DL Draft (08/05) Aug 05, 2020

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Breaking down the Big Ten slate and drafting the best defensive linemen in college football. First, what we learned from the Big Ten schedule and COVID-19 protocols (2:00) and the latest on star players opting out for the 2020 season (14:00). Then it's on to the Defensive Line Draft, with Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech, CPU and DK State going eight rounds to fill out their respective rosters (23:20) with final analysis and players that just missed the cut (46:45).

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Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli, @dannykanell

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Takeaways from the Pac-12 #WeAreUnited movement (08/03) Aug 03, 2020

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A roundtable discussion regarding the Pac-12 players seeking change in college football. First, detailing the demands of the #WeAreUnited Statement (2:30), where coaches fit in the tension between players and the system (11:45) and the spotlight that's been turned on the revenue distribution in college football (18:25). Then, what we can glean from Nick Rolovich's reaction to the player movement (34:00) and the SEC players voicing their concern about health and safety in the 2020 season (42:30).

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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SEC, ACC schedule models revealed for 2020 (07/30) Jul 30, 2020

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Breaking news from the SEC plus Notre Dame joins the ACC for a year. First, instant reaction to news that the SEC will go conference only (1:00) and then a full discussion of Notre Dame's addition to the ACC for the 2020 season (14:00). Plus, Caleb Farley and the potential of players deciding to opt out for the season (50:40) and what we know so far about the Big Ten's conference-only model (1:04:00).

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Luckiest teams of the last decade (07/27) Jul 27, 2020

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Introducing DK State and mailbag questions answered. First, the Cover 3 Conference announces conference expansion effective immediately and Oklahoma makes a move to Week Zero for its season opener (4:45). Then it's on to the mailbag, with discussion topics that include fictional QB-Coach combos (13:55), how football has changed over the last 30 years (22:00), the most and least lucky teams of the last 10 years (29:45), Miami's proximity to "back" (37:50) and whether Georgia and Kirby Smart have achieved enough given their talent advantage (45:00).

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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🚨 Alabama adds 5-star DT to surging 2021 class (07/26) 🚨 Jul 26, 2020

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Instant reaction to breaking recruiting news with Damon Payne's commitment. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson discuss Payne's projection at the college level, what his addition means to Alabama's role in the race for the No. 1 class in 2021 and how Nick Saban's staff has turned things around on the trail in the last two months.

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Coaching Staff Draft (07/20) Jul 20, 2020

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Putting together super staffs for the Cover 3 Conference. First, updates and news including how the latest developments in conference scheduling have impacted expectations for what college football looks like in 2020 (7:44). Then it's on to the Coaching Staff Draft with Barton A&M, Fornelli Tech and CPU putting together 10-person super-staffs for their schools (17:00). Find out which of the best position coaches in the country get picked and the best available from everyone's draft board (52:20).

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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🚨 Big Ten moving to conference-only schedule for 2020 (07/09) 🚨 Jul 09, 2020

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Instant reaction to the Big Ten's decision to cancel all non-conference games. Barton Simmons and Chip Patterson were in the middle of a mailbag when news broke that the Big Ten is expected to announce a move to conference games only for 2020. Listen to their reaction to the breaking news first, then answer questions from the mailbag including how recruiting rankings are adjusted during the pandemic, Oregon's 2021 recruiting class and more.

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

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Recruiting roundup, COVID Conference Realignment (07/06) Jul 06, 2020

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If schools want to travel less in 2020, here's a 130-team format to consider. First, rounding up the headliners from a huge holiday weekend on the recruiting trail (7:00) and what to make of the Ivy League reportedly eyeing spring 2021 for its football season (15:00). Then its on to the listener-pitched contingency plan for holding a season in 2020, with all 130 FBS teams arranged into 10 13-team conferences for 12-game round robin schedules. The teams are sorted and winners are picked, with analysis including how Penn State gets an easier path to a conference title (36:00) while Ohio State and Michigan continue regional dominance (48:45) and Clemson faces a much tougher draw in its new league (56:15).

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

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Should Ohio State have more national titles? (07/03) Jul 03, 2020

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Recapping the news of the week and answering mailbag questions. First, what to make of Oklahoma State's revisions to Mike Gundy's contract (2:15), the NCAA violations and penalties for Texas A&M and Jimbo Fisher (11:00) and recapping a big week of recruiting news (17:00). Then it's on to the listener questions, which include an analysis of Ohio State's overachiever or underachiever status (26:30), Dave Aranda's ceiling with Baylor (37:30) and the outlook for Lane Kiffin, Mike Leach and Sam Pittman in the SEC West (45:00).

Cover 3' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.

Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @bartonsimmons, @TomFornelli

For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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